Canada and China Discuss Trade and Fentanyl in Sign of Improving Ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, signaling a possible thaw in relations after years of tension.
The Canadian government said both sides discussed trade issues, the fight against fentanyl, and ways to make bilateral communication more regular.
Ottawa raised concerns over Chinese restrictions on its agricultural exports, particularly canola oil and seafood.
The call followed a meeting of the two countries’ trade ministers in Paris, where Beijing urged putting economic relations back on track.
Ties have been strained since Canada detained a senior Chinese executive, prompting the arrest of two Canadians and an exchange of tariffs.
Canada and China also face US duties linked to fentanyl.
Commodity markets reacted to signs of rapprochement amid expectations that Beijing could ease restrictions on Canadian canola, which has faced heavy tariffs since March in retaliation for Canadian measures against Chinese electric vehicles and steel.
The Canadian government said both sides discussed trade issues, the fight against fentanyl, and ways to make bilateral communication more regular.
Ottawa raised concerns over Chinese restrictions on its agricultural exports, particularly canola oil and seafood.
The call followed a meeting of the two countries’ trade ministers in Paris, where Beijing urged putting economic relations back on track.
Ties have been strained since Canada detained a senior Chinese executive, prompting the arrest of two Canadians and an exchange of tariffs.
Canada and China also face US duties linked to fentanyl.
Commodity markets reacted to signs of rapprochement amid expectations that Beijing could ease restrictions on Canadian canola, which has faced heavy tariffs since March in retaliation for Canadian measures against Chinese electric vehicles and steel.
